Originally Posted by
LarrySellerz
Ooh **** lol, so I made the bend worse? how bad is a bent wheel, am I just loosing out on watts, or are they prone to failure? This bike is only 3 months old and this is already the second rear wheel, really don't want to get this bike overhauled because I need a new front wheel (broken hub)and new chain and cassette according to the bike shop. Hate putting so much money into a 450$ bike. I intend on riding it until it wont ride any more, then buy a new one
That's your choice.
I prefer to prioritize safety and dependability. What is broken on your front hub? How did you manage to destroy the chain and cassette in 3 months? 1000+ miles a month?
A lot of good used parts show up on Craigslist, often for a bargain, and potentially better quality than you began with. Also it doesn't hurt to browse a local bike co-op, thrift stores, or second hand recyclers.